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SECTION 08830 - MIRRORS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following types of silvered flat glass mirrors:

1. Annealed monolithic glass mirrors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

1. Mirrors. Include description of materials and process used to produce each type of
silvered flat glass mirror specified that indicates sources of glass, glass coating
components, edge sealer, and quality-control provisions.

B. Shop Drawings: Include mirror elevations, edge details, mirror hardware, and attachments to
other work.

C. Samples: For each type of the following products:

1. Mirrors: 12 inches square, including edge treatment on two adjoining edges.

2. Mirror Clips: Full size.
3. Mirror Trim: 12 inches long.

D. Product Certificates: For each type of mirror, from manufacturer.

E. Preconstruction Test Reports: From mirror manufacturer indicating that mirror mastic was
tested for compatibility and adhesion with mirror backing film and substrates on which mirrors
are installed.

F. Maintenance Data: For mirrors to include in maintenance manuals.

G. Warranty: Sample of special warranty.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified installer who employs glass installers for this Project who
are certified under the National Glass Association's Certified Glass Installer Program.

B. Source Limitations for Mirrors: Obtain mirrors from single source from single manufacturer.

C. Source Limitations for Mirror Accessories: Obtain mirror glazing accessories from single
source.

D. Glazing Publications: Comply with the following published recommendations:

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1. GANA's "Glazing Manual" unless more stringent requirements are indicated. Refer to
this publication for definitions of glass and glazing terms not otherwise defined in this
Section or in referenced standards.
2. GANA Mirror Division's "Mirrors, Handle with Extreme Care: Tips for the Professional
on the Care and Handling of Mirrors."

E. Safety Glazing Products: For mirrors, provide products complying with testing requirements in
16 CFR 1201 for Category II materials.

F. Preconstruction Mirror Mastic Compatibility Test: Submit mirror mastic products to mirror
manufacturer for testing to determine compatibility of mastic with mirror backing film and
substrates on which mirrors are installed.

1.4 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Protect mirrors according to mirror manufacturer's written instructions and as needed to prevent
damage to mirrors from moisture, condensation, temperature changes, direct exposure to sun, or
other causes.

B. Comply with mirror manufacturer's written instructions for shipping, storing, and handling
mirrors as needed to prevent deterioration of silvering, damage to edges, and abrasion of glass
surfaces and applied coatings. Store indoors.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Environmental Limitations: Do not install mirrors until ambient temperature and humidity
conditions are maintained at levels indicated for final occupancy.

1.6 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Manufacturer's standard form in which mirror manufacturer agrees to

replace mirrors that deteriorate within specified warranty period. Deterioration of mirrors is
defined as defects developed from normal use that are not attributed to mirror breakage or to
maintaining and cleaning mirrors contrary to manufacturer's written instructions. Defects
include discoloration, black spots, and clouding of the silver film.

1. Warranty Period: Five years from date of Substantial Completion.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SILVERED FLAT GLASS MIRRORS

A. Glass Mirrors, General: ASTM C 1503

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:

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a. Arch Aluminum & Glass Co., Inc.

b. Avalon Glass and Mirror Company.
c. Binswanger Mirror; a division of Vitro America, Inc.
d. D & W Incorporated
e. Donisi Mirror Company.
f. Gardner Glass, Inc.
g. Gilded Mirrors, Inc.
h. Guardian Industries.
i. Head West.
j. Independent Mirror Industries, Inc.
k. Lenoir Mirror Company.
l. Maran-Wurzell Glass & Mirror.
m. National Glass Industries.
n. Stroupe Mirror Co., Inc.
o. Sunshine Mirror; Westshore Glass Corp.
p. Virginia Mirror Company, Inc.
q. Walker Glass Co., Ltd.
r. Washroom Equipment
s. Bobrick, Inc.
t. Bradley Corporation

2.2 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

A. Setting Blocks: Elastomeric material with a Shore, Type A durometer hardness of 85, plus or
minus 5.

B. Edge Sealer: Coating compatible with glass coating and approved by mirror manufacturer for
use in protecting against silver deterioration at mirrored glass edges.

C. Mirror Mastic: An adhesive setting compound, asbestos-free, produced specifically for setting
mirrors and certified by both mirror manufacturer and mastic manufacturer as compatible with
glass coating and substrates on which mirrors will be installed.

1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, available manufacturers

offering products that may be incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to,
the following:

a. Franklin International; Titebond Division.

b. Laurence, C. R. Co., Inc.
c. Macco Adhesives; Liquid Nails Division.
d. OSI Sealants, Inc.
e. Palmer Products Corporation.
f. Pecora Corporation.
g. Royal Adhesives & Sealants; Gunther Mirror Mastics Division.
h. Sommer & Maca Industries, Inc.

D. Film Backing for Safety Mirrors: Film backing and pressure-sensitive adhesive; both
compatible with mirror backing paint as certified by mirror manufacturer.

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2.3 MIRROR HARDWARE

A. Top and Bottom Aluminum J-Channels: Aluminum extrusions with a return deep enough to
produce a glazing channel to accommodate mirrors of thickness indicated and in lengths
required to cover bottom and top edges of each mirror in a single piece.

1. Bottom Trim: J-channels formed with front leg and back leg not less than 3/8 and 7/8
inch in height, respectively, and a thickness of not less than 0.04 inch .

a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be

incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) Laurence, C. R. Co., Inc.; CRL Standard "J" Channel.

2) Sommer & Maca Industries, Inc.; Aluminum Shallow Nose "J" Moulding
Lower Bar.
3) Sommer & Maca Industries, Inc.; Heavy Gauge Aluminum Shallow Nose
"J" Moulding Lower Bar.

2. Top Trim: J-channels formed with front leg and back leg not less than 5/8 and 1 inch in
height, respectively, and a thickness of not less than 0.04 inch .

a. Products: Subject to compliance with requirements, available products that may be

incorporated into the Work include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) Laurence, C. R. Co., Inc.; CRL Deep "J" Channel.

2) Sommer & Maca Industries, Inc.; Aluminum Deep Nose "J" Moulding
Upper Bar.
3) Sommer & Maca Industries, Inc.; Heavy Gauge Aluminum Deep Nose "J"
Moulding Lower Bar.

3. Finish: Clear bright anodized.

2.4 FABRICATION

A. Mirror Sizes: To suit Project conditions, cut mirrors to final sizes and shapes.

B. Mirror Edge Treatment: Flat polished.

1. Seal edges of mirrors with edge sealer after edge treatment to prevent chemical or
atmospheric penetration of glass coating.
2. Require mirror manufacturer to perform edge treatment and sealing in factory
immediately after cutting to final sizes.

C. Film-Backed Safety Mirrors: Apply film backing with adhesive coating over mirror backing
paint as recommended in writing by film-backing manufacturer to produce a surface free of
bubbles, blisters, and other imperfections.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine substrates, over which mirrors are to be mounted, with Installer present, for
compliance with installation tolerances, substrate preparation, and other conditions affecting
performance of the Work.

B. Verify compatibility with and suitability of substrates, including compatibility of mirror mastic
with existing finishes or primers.

C. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected and surfaces
are dry.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Comply with mastic manufacturer's written installation instructions for preparation of

substrates, including coating substrates with mastic manufacturer's special bond coating where
applicable.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. General: Install mirrors to comply with mirror manufacturer's written instructions and with
referenced GANA publications. Mount mirrors accurately in place in a manner that avoids
distorting reflected images.

B. Provide a minimum air space of 1/8 inch between back of mirrors and mounting surface for air
circulation between back of mirrors and face of mounting surface.

C. Wall-Mounted Mirrors: Install mirrors with mastic and mirror hardware. Attach mirror
hardware securely to mounting surfaces with mechanical fasteners installed with anchors or
inserts as applicable. Install fasteners so heads do not impose point loads on backs of mirrors.

1. Top and Bottom Aluminum J-Channels: Provide setting blocks 1/8 inch thick by 4
inches long at quarter points. To prevent trapping water, provide, between setting blocks,
two slotted weeps not less than 1/4 inch wide by 3/8 inch long at bottom channel.
2. Top Channel/Cleat and Bottom Aluminum J-Channels: Fasten J-channel directly to wall
and attach top trim to continuous cleat fastened directly to wall.
3. Mirror Clips: Place a felt or plastic pad between mirror and each clip to prevent spalling
of mirror edges. Locate clips where indicated
4. Install mastic as follows:

a. Apply barrier coat to mirror backing where approved in writing by manufacturers

of mirrors and backing material.
b. Apply mastic to comply with mastic manufacturer's written instructions for
coverage and to allow air circulation between back of mirrors and face of
mounting surface.
c. After mastic is applied, align mirrors and press into place while maintaining a
minimum air space of 1/8 inch between back of mirrors and mounting surface.

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3.4 CLEANING AND PROTECTION

A. Protect mirrors from breakage and contaminating substances resulting from construction
operations.

B. Do not permit edges of mirrors to be exposed to standing water.

C. Maintain environmental conditions that will prevent mirrors from being exposed to moisture
from condensation or other sources for continuous periods of time.

D. Wash exposed surface of mirrors not more than four days before date scheduled for inspections
that establish date of Substantial Completion. Wash mirrors as recommended in writing by
mirror manufacturer.

END OF SECTION 08830

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